As he sat in front of the live studio audience, he didn't hesitate at all when it came to poking fun at the star's new Amazon Prime Show, the ridiculous pay cheque he's set to receive as well as his troubled career.

Some viewers tuning in at home were quick to shower Richard with praise for his wittiness on Twitter.

"Richard Osman on Have I got news for you ripping the Piss out of Jeremy Clarkson...... Brilliant," wrote Steve Curtis.

Eddie Hyndes then commented: "Richard Osman's casual roasting of Jeremy Clarkson was probably my favourite part of tonight's Have I Got News For You."